Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
64
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 17 | 5 | 21 | 64 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 39 | 24 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Lakers 126-64. Trail Blazers' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.