Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 31 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 127-106. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.