Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 116-114. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.