Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Trail Blazers 103-101. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.