Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Lakers 114-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.