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.