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nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Trail Blazers 118-110. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.