Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 90 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Trail Blazers 96-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers are in a full-on tailspin; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.