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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 25 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Trail Blazers 118-116. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.