Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 15 | 31 | 19 | 24 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 37 | 16 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Wizards 99-89. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.