Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 19 | 37 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 114-91. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.