Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 91 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Trail Blazers 96-91. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.