Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 38 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Kings 118-117. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.