Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Lakers 118-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.