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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 21 21 20 87
Sacramento KingsKings 25 27 13 27 92

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Cavaliers 92-87. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.