Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 102 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 36 | 25 | 38 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Trail Blazers 124-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.