Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 136-97. Lakers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.