Heat (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 34 | 42 | 23 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 135-121. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.