Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 110-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.