Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.