Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers upended the Lakers 109-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.