Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.