Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 124-121. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.