Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 34 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 127-123. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.