Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Cavaliers 122-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · 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.