Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 140 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Wizards 140-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.