Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 112-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.