Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Cavaliers held off the Suns 121-113. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.