Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 118-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.