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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 33 24 27 21 105
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 28 28 22 107

After Action Report

The Cavaliers squeaked past the Kings 107-105. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.