Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Lakers 118-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
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.