Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Cavaliers 130-123. Lakers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.