Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 135-126. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.