Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 114 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers stunned the Clippers 114-111. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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.