Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 35 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Lakers 114-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.