Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 101-93. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.