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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 31 24 26 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 23 31 28 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.