Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 116-103. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.