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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
125
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 33 27 34 36 130
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 30 35 29 125

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers survived the Clippers 130-125. Trail Blazers torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.