Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Raptors 103-96. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.