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