Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 22 | 47 | 29 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 86 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 130-86. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.