Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 27 | 39 | 34 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Jazz edged the Cavaliers 131-125. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.