Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.