Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Lakers 119-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.