Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 18 | 35 | 36 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 19 | 34 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 122-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.