Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 100-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.