Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Trail Blazers 104-96. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.