Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 95 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 130-95. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.