Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 36 | 35 | 23 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 34 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 125-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.