Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 78 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Trail Blazers 122-78. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.