Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Washington WizardsWizards
122
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 124 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 28 | 40 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Wizards 124-122. The Wizards 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 Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.