Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 34 | 22 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 119-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.