Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 25 | 33 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers buried the Trail Blazers 126-98. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.