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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 22 28 29 111
Washington WizardsWizards 27 30 25 22 104

After Action Report

In Washington, the Trail Blazers fended off the Wizards 111-104. Trail Blazers torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.