Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 40 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers demolished the Spurs 127-104. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.