Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Trail Blazers 102-98. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.