Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Cavaliers 106-104. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.