Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
70
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 13 | 41 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 70 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 112-70. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.