Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers snuck past the Lakers 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.