Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Cavaliers 125-109. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · 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.