Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 114-108. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.