Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 123-112. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.