Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 111-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.