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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry Hot

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.