Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers edged the Trail Blazers 114-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.