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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 24 18 29 102
Washington WizardsWizards 22 32 30 31 115

After Action Report

The Wizards pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.