Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 25 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 115-111. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · 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.