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