Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Cavaliers 123-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.