Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 18 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the SuperSonics 102-99. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.