Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Trail Blazers took care of the Wizards 112-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.