Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 114-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.