Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
75
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 26 | 17 | 26 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 11 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 75 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Spurs demolished the Cavaliers 106-75. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.