Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Lakers 121-86. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.