Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 40 | 34 | 135 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Heat 135-131. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.