Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 121-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.