Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 37 | 20 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 119-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.