Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Cavaliers 100-89. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.