Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 79 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Cavaliers 104-79. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.