Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 43 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Lakers buried the Trail Blazers 132-104. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.