Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Trail Blazers 126-117. Lakers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.