Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
144
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 33 | 40 | 34 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 144-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.