Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Heat 120-114. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.