Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
65
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 10 | 22 | 14 | 65 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 42 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 128-65. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.