Heat (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 31 | 20 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 130-125. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.