Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 24 | 29 | 40 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Cavaliers 128-101. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.