Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 39 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 123-119. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.