Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 35 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 31 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Lakers 125-116. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.