Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 16 | 30 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers knocked off the Trail Blazers 120-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.