Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 15 | 29 | 21 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 91-86. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.