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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 21 24 30 23 98
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 33 18 34 113

After Action Report

The Clippers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 113-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.