Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 24 | 36 | 24 | 110 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Raptors 117-110. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.