Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Trail Blazers 120-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.