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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 37 28 29 29 123
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 33 26 30 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers survived the Cavaliers 123-118. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.