Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 27 | 35 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 23 | 39 | 37 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-112. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.