Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.