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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 29 26 21 103
Washington WizardsWizards 19 27 23 29 98

After Action Report

In Washington, the Trail Blazers survived the Wizards 103-98. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.