Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 136 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 136-116. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.