Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 32 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Clippers 108-96. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · 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.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.