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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
143
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 33 36 31 126
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 41 29 39 143

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 143-126. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.