Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Lakers 101-97. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.