Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 118-112. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.