Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 26 | 36 | 21 | 117 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 32 | 37 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Warriors 117-116. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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.