Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers survived the Wizards 114-109. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.