Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 12 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 101-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.