Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 78 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Lakers 92-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.