Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 16 | 29 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Lakers 112-102. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.