Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 110-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.