Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 34 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 111-105. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.