Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 36 | 19 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Heat 120-107. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.