Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Clippers 116-112. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.