Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 41 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 113-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.