Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Cavaliers handled the Lakers 107-93. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.