Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 109-108. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.