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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 35 25 32 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 28 29 18 103

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Lakers 119-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.