Thu Nov 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 92 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat rolled past the Cavaliers 116-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.