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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 37 19 27 33 116
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 23 20 34 26 103

After Action Report

The Clippers outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-103. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · 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.
  • Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.