Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 17 | 26 | 33 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers stunned the Trail Blazers 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.