Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers shocked the Cavaliers 125-104. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.