Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 119-116 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.