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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.