Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 35 | 35 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Lakers 130-124. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.