Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Lakers 127-102. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.