Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Cavaliers 116-97. Lakers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.