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Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 24 25 35 113
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 25 37 25 36 123

After Action Report

The SuperSonics downed the Cavaliers 123-113. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.