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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 27 35 44 134
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 31 32 34 131

After Action Report

The Clippers snuck past the Trail Blazers 134-131. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

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