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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 27 34 21 101
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 34 28 35 116

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Clippers 116-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.