Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 33 | 19 | 33 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Cavaliers 118-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.