Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 120-106. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.