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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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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.