Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 10 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 129-126 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.