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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 24 23 31 109
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 37 36 35 23 131

After Action Report

The Clippers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 131-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.