Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 103 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Cavaliers 120-103. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.