Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 31 | 32 | 17 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Wizards 114-105. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.