Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 108-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.