Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Lakers 108-95. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.