Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 34 | 18 | 15 | 81 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 41 | 21 | 22 | 119 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Cavaliers 119-81. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.