Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Spurs 119-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.