Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Lakers 119-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.