Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
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.