Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 23 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Trail Blazers 118-112. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.