Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 38 | 19 | 30 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-113. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.