Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 29 | 35 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 13 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 109-86. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.