Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Clippers 103-100 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.