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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 24 24 17 89
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 18 22 23 25 88

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Kings squeaked past the Cavaliers 89-88. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · 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.