Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 35 | 23 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Trail Blazers 118-111. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.