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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
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Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 41 | 29 | 23 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 127-89. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.