Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 83 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Cavaliers 105-83. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.