Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Lakers 127-112. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
