Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 100-99. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.