Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
142
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 45 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 142 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 32 | 18 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 142-118. Clippers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.