Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 113 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 21 | 31 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics fended off the Cavaliers 119-113. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.