Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Trail Blazers 118-109. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.