Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 125-118. Lakers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.