Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Cavaliers 123-102. Spurs torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.