Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Clippers 97-94. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.