Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Lakers 119-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.