Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 113-97. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.