Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 121-110. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.