Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Kings 124-118. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.