Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 100-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.