Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Lakers 116-103. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.