Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Wizards 122-106. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.