Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 39 | 16 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers survived the Lakers 118-113. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.