Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 23 | 41 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 125-118. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.