Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 32 | 24 | 42 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 122-119. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.