Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Lakers 97-89. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.