Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 26 | 37 | 20 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 123-115. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.