Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Wizards 111-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.