Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 21 | 41 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Lakers 109-103. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.