Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 16 | 28 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Lakers 115-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.