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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
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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.