Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 38 | 25 | 26 | 40 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Clippers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 129-99. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.