Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 126-97. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.