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.