Mon Dec 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 102 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Grizzlies 102-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.