Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Cavaliers 132-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.