Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 82 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Cavaliers 109-82. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.