Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 25 | 11 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Cavaliers 98-88. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.