Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 122-112. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.