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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 30 29 25 11 126
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 24 31 29 9 124

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 126-124 in overtime. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; the 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.