Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 19 | 31 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Clippers edged the Trail Blazers 110-102. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Clippers are in a full-on tailspin; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.