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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
74
away
Chemistry Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 11 26 16 74
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 42 30 28 32 132

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Lakers 132-74. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.