Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 116-99. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.