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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Lakers 129-99. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.