Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Trail Blazers 126-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.