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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
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Chemistry Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 29 38 17 112
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 26 26 26 106

After Action Report

In Portland, the Clippers held off the Trail Blazers 112-106. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.