Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 37 | 25 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 129-101. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.