Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 24 | 34 | 22 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Lakers 115-103. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.