Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Trail Blazers 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.