Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers took care of the Lakers 125-113. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.