Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 111-109. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.