Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 20 | 24 | 35 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 24 | 33 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.