Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 121-117. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.