Thu Nov 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
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Miami HeatHeat
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 26 | 34 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Cavaliers 103-99. Every possession went the Heat way. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.