Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Trail Blazers 125-124. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.