Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 23 | 32 | 20 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 33 | 20 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.