Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 106-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.