Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 40 | 29 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-119. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.