Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 29 | 32 | 20 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Cavaliers 113-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.