Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
138
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Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 33 | 40 | 35 | 138 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats buried the Cavaliers 138-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.