Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 103-96. Trail Blazers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.