Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 91 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 109-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.