Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 125-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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.
