Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Heat 106-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.