Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 32 | 33 | 19 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Cavaliers 117-111. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.