Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 103 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the SuperSonics 103-97. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a SuperSonics locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.