Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 130-96. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.