Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 24 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Bobcats 116-112. The tempo dragged the Bobcats into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.