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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 18 31 17 19 85
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 29 31 34 126

After Action Report

The Clippers blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 126-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.