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