Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 93 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 125-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.