Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 13 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Lakers 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.