Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Washington WizardsWizards
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 40 | 33 | 34 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 134-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.