Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-110. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.