Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers knocked off the Trail Blazers 129-123. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.