Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 126-120. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
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.