Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 41 | 23 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Lakers 118-117. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.