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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 23 33 25 106
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 33 28 24 113

After Action Report

The Clippers fended off the Trail Blazers 113-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · 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.