Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 24 | 23 | 37 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 111-108. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.