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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 31 23 20 98
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 29 29 29 113

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Kings 113-98. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Kings. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.