Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Lakers snuck past the Cavaliers 99-98. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.