Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 132-86. Trail Blazers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.