Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 123-110. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.