Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat stunned the Cavaliers 137-100. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.