Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 109-106. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.