Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 109-101. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
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.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.