Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.