Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 107-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.