Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 20 | 28 | 21 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 111-87. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.