Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 30 | 39 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.