Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 19 | 33 | 24 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Trail Blazers 107-100. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.