Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers stunned the Trail Blazers 117-113. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.