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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 32 37 35 127
Sacramento KingsKings 27 30 36 32 125

After Action Report

The Cavaliers squeaked past the Kings 127-125. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.