Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 19 | 37 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 21 | 25 | 13 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Wizards 105-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.