Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 37 | 26 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 125-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.