Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 77 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Lakers 117-77. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.