Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers survived the Trail Blazers 120-116. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.