Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 130 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Clippers 130-110. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.