Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 17 | 34 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 129-106. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.