Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 19 | 31 | 21 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 21 | 39 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 121-99. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.