Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Clippers buried the Trail Blazers 121-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.