Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 16 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 12 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 125-121 in overtime. Lakers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.