Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 101-98. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.