Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 36 | 32 | 123 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 30 | 19 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Clippers 123-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Clippers locker-room rift aren't helping. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.