Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 14 | 135 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 12 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Cavaliers 135-133 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.