Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Clippers 116-93. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.