Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 9 | 25 | 28 | 78 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 10 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 95-78. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.