Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Lakers 122-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.