Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 38 | 15 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Lakers 106-98. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.