Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Cavaliers 123-85. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.