Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 38 | 21 | 32 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers fended off the Trail Blazers 124-115. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.