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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 24 32 26 116
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 26 31 23 109

After Action Report

The Lakers held off the Trail Blazers 116-109. Lakers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.