Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 135-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.