Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
70
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 33 | 43 | 30 | 126 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 70 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers buried the Clippers 126-70. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.