Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 30 | 34 | 22 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Cavaliers 119-111. Heat torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.