Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.