Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers handled the Trail Blazers 120-105. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.