Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 123 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Spurs 123-122. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.