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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 18 26 33 17 94
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 20 17 23 30 90

After Action Report

The Jazz snuck past the Cavaliers 94-90. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.