Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 129-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.