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