Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Cavaliers 122-111. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.