Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 21 | 41 | 14 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Cavaliers 129-128 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.