Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 128 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 24 | 36 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Wizards 128-108. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.