Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Clippers 111-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.