Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 120-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
