Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Trail Blazers 124-103. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.