Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers survived the Lakers 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.