Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Cavaliers 101-98. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.