Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 34 | 17 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Wizards 121-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.