Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 88 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Trail Blazers 99-88. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.