Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Suns 117-99. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.