Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Lakers 102-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.