Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 133 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 135 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Cavaliers 135-133 in double overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.