Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 37 | 39 | 28 | 136 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Wizards 136-104. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.