Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Trail Blazers 121-114. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.