Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Clippers 110-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.