Twitter and Instagram Game Recap: Lakers upset Blazers, 107-106

The Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Portland Trailblazers in Portland, 107-106. The Lakers were led by Pau Gasol and Jodie Meeks, scoring 22 and 21 points respectively. The Lakers led for most of the game until the closing seconds of the game when the Blazers went up by 1. The Lakers took the lead back for good following the alley-oop by Wesley Johnson with 6.9 seconds remaining.

Here is the recap of the game from Lakers’ beat writers on Twitter, reaction from the fans and photos of fans from the game on Instagram:

Make it two in a row for @paugasol and the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/8GQbrBCqYG

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 4, 2014

Just the sort of Matrix-like game Lakers have always wanted from Wes Johnson, who was super active and defended Aldridge much of the game.

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) March 4, 2014

The good news: With the Pelicans in town Tuesday, the Lakers have a legitimate shot at a 3-game win streak. This is also the bad news. BK

— Kamenetzky Brothers (@KamBrothers) March 4, 2014

Wesley Johnson said the key to that last play was Farmar's screen on Aldridge. Got him the space to go up for the alley-oop.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 4, 2014

Farmar said it was the same play that got him an open 3 in the 4th vs. MEM, but Bazemore had option to throw the oop if Johnson got free.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 4, 2014

D'Antoni said Meeks couldn't play any better than he has of late. Had 21 points here, was very good defending Lillard (esp. on last play).

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 4, 2014

LAKERS only missed 2 Free Throws tonight on the road…

— Dave Miller (@coachdavemiller) March 4, 2014

Jodie Meeks has certainly IMPROVED since coming here as a 3 point specialist….#soIMPROVED

— Dave Miller (@coachdavemiller) March 4, 2014

D'Antoni on Meeks who followed up an 8-for-8 game w/ 21 pts & D on Lillard: "He's turning into a really good player."

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 4, 2014

Wesley Johnson said the Lakers have worked on the inbounds lob a lot in practice. It also happened late Nov. in Detroit

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 4, 2014

No Kaman, no Jordan Hill, 29 three-point attempts, 17 assists for Marshall/Farmar. Blazers coach Terry Stotts: "They sustained their style."

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) March 4, 2014

Lakers' 29 assists tonight were the most the Trail Blazers have allowed to any team this season.

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) March 4, 2014

D'Antoni w/ a solid one-liner on LAL's 2-gm win streak: "You know what, stop the presses. The league will call us and try to disband us"

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 4, 2014

Portland Trailblazers’ Beat

The ol' Bazemore-to-Johnson alley-oop in-bound pass does it again. Lakers take a 107-106 lead over #Blazers w/ 6.4 secs left.

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 4, 2014

"We just didn't come to play tonight."- Robin Lopez

— Carmelo and Dame Luxury Partners (@blazerbanter) March 4, 2014

https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/statuses/440727039251738625

https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/statuses/440729700042674176

https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/statuses/440730239929290752

Post game comments from Lakers Players, past and present:

https://twitter.com/KButter5/status/440728128789295104

Fan Game Reaction:

Ran the draft lottery and I got this. SEE WHAT YOU DO LAKERS? pic.twitter.com/xZq9igpQie

— Ryan (@RyanKelapire) March 4, 2014

#Lakers win in Portland didn't expect it but a great victory for #LakersNation

— Alan Mar (@AlanMar) March 4, 2014

2 wins In a row for the #Lakers it must be Christmas

— Husain M. AlKalaiti ⓭ (@hca717) March 4, 2014

Keep Farmar, Marshall, Bazemore, Johnson, Henry and Meeks for sure! Brooks is borderline. Young goes! #Lakers

— Los Angeles Lakers (@LALakers_KB_24) March 4, 2014

I mean I want the Lakers to lose so we can get a draft pick but a win every here and there isn't to bad #Lakers #tanking

— Austin Salazar (@ajsalazar24) March 4, 2014

https://twitter.com/karladuuh/status/440729589547937793

This is one of the best days of my life we took out the blazers with the bench #LakersNation #Lakers @kobebryant

— ☠ʘʂʗ₳ℜ☢ (@XsMiil3y3) March 4, 2014