Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Lakers 118-116. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.