Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 137 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 9 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 138-137 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.