Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 79 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 37 | 26 | 23 | 37 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers buried the Trail Blazers 123-79. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.