Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 110-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.