Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 106-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.