Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 37 | 43 | 25 | 142 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 38 | 24 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers downed the Lakers 142-131. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.