Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 41 | 22 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 131-127. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.