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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Clippers 102-93. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.