Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 31 | 23 | 35 | 130 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Lakers 130-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.