Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Lakers 100-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.