Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Cavaliers 103-96. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · 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.