Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 42 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 131-110. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.