Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 28 | 22 | 37 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers shocked the Lakers 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.