Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 33 | 18 | 32 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Clippers 134-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.