Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Trail Blazers 128-112. Lakers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.