Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 34 | 19 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 37 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 111-110. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.