Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 15 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Kings 112-97. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.