Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 13 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Lakers 109-89. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.