Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 113-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.