Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 43 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Trail Blazers 126-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.