Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 25 | 32 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Cavaliers 124-117. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.