Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 108 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 33 | 38 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers demolished the Trail Blazers 129-108. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.