Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 13 | 22 | 26 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 13 | 28 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 103-91. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.