Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 23 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 111-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.