Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 39 | 31 | 18 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 108-89. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.