Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Wizards 125-124. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.