Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Clippers 96-93. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.