Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 110-105. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.