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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 35 31 30 124
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 27 25 23 107

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Clippers 124-107. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.