Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 27 | 13 | 30 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Lakers 128-91. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.