Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
143
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Lakers 143-112. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.