Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Clippers 116-103. Trail Blazers torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.