Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Lakers 125-91. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.