Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Cavaliers 100-96. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.