Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 36 | 25 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Lakers 116-113. Trail Blazers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.