Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat fended off the Cavaliers 129-123. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.