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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 27 | 38 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.