Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 21 | 37 | 27 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 124-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.