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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.