Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 18 | 27 | 30 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Lakers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.