Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 91 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards shocked the Raptors 119-91. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.