Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 26 | 37 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 127-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.