Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 15 | 36 | 20 | 91 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 29 | 34 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Trail Blazers 109-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.