Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 29 | 44 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Lakers 129-114. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.