Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Trail Blazers 123-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.