Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Trail Blazers 114-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.