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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.