Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 15 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Trail Blazers 117-97. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.