Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 37 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.