Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 41 | 29 | 30 | 134 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Clippers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 134-114. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.