Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 19 | 44 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 111-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.