Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Trail Blazers 108-106. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.