Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
110
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Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 40 | 27 | 23 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 35 | 25 | 37 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Wizards 124-110. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.