Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Lakers 106-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.