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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 36 34 30 134
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 34 36 27 29 126

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers fended off the Cavaliers 134-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

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.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.