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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 36 29 23 19 6 113
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 32 26 21 11 118

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats snuck past the Cavaliers 118-113 in overtime. Bobcats torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.