Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 21 | 35 | 21 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 107-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.