Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 131-90. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.