Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the 76ers 90-86. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.