Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 40 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Cavaliers 125-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
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 · 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.