Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 20 | 30 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Lakers 109-98. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.