Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 33 | 21 | 19 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 32 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers shocked the Clippers 102-101. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.