Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 27 | 18 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 115-102. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.