Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 93 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Clippers demolished the Trail Blazers 113-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.