Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 36 | 31 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Trail Blazers 118-117. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.