Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Cavaliers 100-97. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.