Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Lakers 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.