Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 40 | 23 | 26 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Wizards 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.