Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 36 | 33 | 19 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers rolled past the Trail Blazers 123-99. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.