Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Lakers 110-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.