Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 106-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.