Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 37 | 22 | 34 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Heat 112-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.