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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 29 29 31 112
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 29 25 32 110

After Action Report

In Portland, the Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-110. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.