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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 18 34 33 115
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 27 33 26 114

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers survived the Clippers 115-114. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.