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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry Hot

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.