Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Trail Blazers 126-102. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.