Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Lakers downed the Cavaliers 120-108. Lakers torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.