Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 38 | 27 | 20 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Lakers 119-109. Cavaliers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.