Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.