Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
141
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 31 | 29 | 43 | 141 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers buried the Lakers 141-102. Cavaliers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.