Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 18 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Cavaliers 99-96. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.