Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 15 | 27 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 104-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.