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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 22 31 32 24 109
Sacramento KingsKings 35 18 28 31 112

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings squeaked past the Cavaliers 112-109. Every possession went the Kings way. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.