Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 33 | 18 | 35 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Clippers 116-106. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.