Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Trail Blazers 92-82. Lakers' defense smothered the Trail Blazers all night. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.