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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 21 28 26 98
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 25 27 26 22 100

After Action Report

The Warriors squeaked past the Cavaliers 100-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.