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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 32 27 29 115
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 23 29 25 104

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Cavaliers 115-104. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.