Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Trail Blazers 100-88. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.