Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 105-100. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.