Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers survived the Heat 116-113. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.