Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 115 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Spurs 115-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.