Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 38 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 127-122. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.