Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Lakers 124-120. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.