Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.