Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Cavaliers 132-90. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.