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.