Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 21 | 29 | 23 | 104 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics edged the Cavaliers 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night; the SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- 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.