Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 126-95. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.