Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 120-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.