Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 108-107. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.