Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 111-90. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.