Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Lakers 117-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.