Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 39 | 14 | 18 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 15 | 31 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 99-88. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.