Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 23 | 34 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers handled the Spurs 113-102. Cavaliers torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.