Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Cavaliers 113-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.