Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 21 | 32 | 39 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 31 | 17 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Kings 122-101. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.