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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 32 19 31 114
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 23 19 36 106

After Action Report

The Clippers edged the Trail Blazers 114-106. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.