Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 100 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 14 | 31 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Warriors 100-99. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.