Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Trail Blazers 118-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.