Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 108 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 109-108. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.