Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Trail Blazers 95-88. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.