Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 33 | 23 | 35 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Wizards 120-107. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.