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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
135
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 35 27 39 34 135
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 19 26 22 90

After Action Report

The Kings demolished the Cavaliers 135-90. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.