Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Lakers 129-106. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.