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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
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Chemistry Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 33 29 26 112
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 25 32 32 121

After Action Report

The Cavaliers fended off the Bobcats 121-112. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.