Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 112-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.