Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Wizards 116-108. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.