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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 20 35 26 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 16 23 28 29 96

After Action Report

The Cavaliers buried the Lakers 116-96. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.