Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 83 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the SuperSonics 94-83. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.