Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 15 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 109-96. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.