Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 18 | 26 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Lakers 100-99. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.