Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 23 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Lakers 117-111 in overtime. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.