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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.