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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 24 21 35 104
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 24 31 29 113

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers fended off the Clippers 113-104. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.