Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards handled the Trail Blazers 127-115. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.