Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 35 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Lakers 119-113. Trail Blazers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.