Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Clippers 99-96. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.