Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 13 | 133 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Cavaliers 133-129 in overtime. Lakers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.