Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Cavaliers 118-108. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.