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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 24 23 30 108
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 31 28 29 122

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers knocked off the Lakers 122-108. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.