Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 114-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.