Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 34 | 36 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 21 | 38 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Heat 127-125. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.