Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 14 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Trail Blazers 103-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards are in a full-on tailspin; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.