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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 126-100. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.