Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers knocked off the Lakers 121-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.