Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 121-99. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.