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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
122
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 33 27 33 29 122
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 21 29 28 112

After Action Report

In Portland, the Clippers handled the Trail Blazers 122-112. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

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.