Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
143
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Lakers 143-112. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.