Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 39 | 28 | 24 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the 76ers downed the Cavaliers 131-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.