Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Lakers 113-110. Cavaliers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.