This isn't going to be very long tonight. What should have been a blow out turned out to be a defensively deficient, low scoring, jump shot, chuck-fest on behalf of the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.
The Blazers barely escaped with a win on the last second buzzer beater by Brandon Roy. The Wizards have now won zero games out of their last 10. The final score: Blazers 76, Wizards 74.
Whether it was the prolonged time off, the unaccountably nice weather, or a case of indigestion, the Blazers came out with low energy and showed significant complacency on defense. They allowed the Wizards to get easy buckets at the rim and were unable to maintain a significant lead.
The Blazers shot just 32.1 percent and were 2-12 for 16.7 percent from the 3-point line. They grabbed 53 rebound ...
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Portland Trail Blazers Eke Out Win Over Washington Wizards
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Busta Bucket in NBAComments Off on Portland Trail Blazers Eke Out Win Over Washington Wizards