Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Lakers 98-94. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.