Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Lakers 107-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.