Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 24 | 26 | 15 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 120-88. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.