Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Clippers 110-107. Trail Blazers' positional fit overwhelmed the Clippers rotation. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.