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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 23 27 21 98
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 29 36 19 112

After Action Report

The Clippers outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-98. Clippers' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.