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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 32 21 25 104
Sacramento KingsKings 29 26 31 19 105

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Cavaliers 105-104. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.