Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
away
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 111-106. 76ers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.