Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-105. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.