Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 23 | 41 | 34 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 36 | 18 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 130-114. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.