Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 9 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 6 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 121-118 in overtime. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.