Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 41 | 33 | 26 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 130-118. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.