Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 14 | 20 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 117-89. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Lakers. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.