Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 107-106. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.