Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 121-119. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.