Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 44 | 29 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 42 | 24 | 33 | 36 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Lakers 135-127. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.