Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 13 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 123-119 in overtime. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.