Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 25 | 36 | 33 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Raptors 116-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.