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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.