Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 35 | 34 | 43 | 137 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 40 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 137-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · 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.