Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Lakers 105-88. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · 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.