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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 36 23 26 38 123
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 25 16 40 110

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers upended the Clippers 123-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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 · 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.