Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 108-106. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.