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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 28 22 22 98
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 18 22 19 27 86

After Action Report

The 76ers outlasted the Cavaliers 98-86. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.