Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Trail Blazers downed the Wizards 123-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.