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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 25 20 21 92
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 18 33 27 104

After Action Report

The Spurs handled the Cavaliers 104-92. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · 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.