Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 24 | 33 | 22 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 117-103. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
