Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Lakers 137-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.