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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 25 18 35 105
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 23 25 29 107

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 107-105. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.