Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 9 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 41 | 38 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Lakers 139-96. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.