Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 43 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 37 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 120-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.