Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 105-101. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.