Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 23 | 19 | 36 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 114-100. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.