Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers downed the Lakers 131-119. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.