Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Lakers downed the Cavaliers 119-100. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.