Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Lakers 117-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.