Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 33 | 21 | 31 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 119-118. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.