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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 30 16 21 94
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 20 30 20 21 91

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Clippers 94-91. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

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