Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 31 | 19 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 97-92. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.