Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 116-100. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.