Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 112-107. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.