Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Cavaliers 104-97. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.