Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 28 | 42 | 28 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Trail Blazers 127-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.