Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 106-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.