Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Lakers 117-95. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.