Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Trail Blazers 96-91. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · 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.