Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 39 | 21 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers stunned the Lakers 109-108. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.