Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 105-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.