Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Cavaliers 106-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.