Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 38 | 36 | 28 | 137 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers held off the SuperSonics 137-131. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.