Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Trail Blazers 118-101. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.