Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 38 | 29 | 22 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 28 | 22 | 43 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Kings 116-112. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.