Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 33 | 21 | 24 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Lakers 104-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.