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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 31 32 34 128
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 28 32 31 118

After Action Report

The Cavaliers outlasted the Warriors 128-118. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

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