Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers shocked the Trail Blazers 113-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.