Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 34 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 31 | 24 | 48 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs handled the Cavaliers 127-109. Spurs' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.