Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Wizards 115-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.