Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 121-110. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.