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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 26 21 23 99
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 35 20 36 118

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Clippers 118-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.