Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 19 | 36 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-108. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.