Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the SuperSonics 97-96. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.