Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 29 | 20 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Wizards 122-113. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.