Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 36 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Lakers 111-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.