Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Trail Blazers 101-99. Wizards torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.