Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 22 | 45 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 124-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.