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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 34 31 40 26 131
Washington WizardsWizards 28 27 28 30 113

After Action Report

In Washington, the Trail Blazers downed the Wizards 131-113. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.