Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 102-98. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
