Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Trail Blazers 117-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.