Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Trail Blazers 131-116. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.