Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 96-91. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.