Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 137 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 35 | 24 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers blew the doors off the Cavaliers 137-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.