Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.