Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 100 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics pulled away from the Cavaliers 116-100. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.