Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 39 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 126-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; 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.