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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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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.