Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 6 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 80 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 20 | 35 | 16 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 108-80. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.