Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 41 | 30 | 21 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Lakers 127-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.