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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Lakers 123-105. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.