Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 27 | 20 | 36 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Heat 103-100. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.