Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 24 | 31 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Trail Blazers 121-96. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.