Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Trail Blazers edged the Wizards 100-93. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.