Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Lakers 142-106. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.