Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 39 | 35 | 22 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers stunned the Lakers 128-91. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.