Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Lakers 129-116. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.