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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 27 25 32 113
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 28 34 33 129

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers outlasted the Clippers 129-113. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.