Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 105-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.