Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 38 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 42 | 41 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.