Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 121-117. Trail Blazers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.