Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Cavaliers 105-93. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.