Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
away
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 86 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The 76ers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 128-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; the 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.