Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 21 | 37 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 111-109. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.