Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Wizards 121-114. Trail Blazers torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.